The function
of the Office of Science (formerly,
the Division of Science, Research
and Technology) is to help ensure
that the department’s decision-making
is based upon the best possible scientific
and technical information. The role
of this office is to provide the department
with, and access to, expertise and
information that supports its technical
and policy needs. In addition, the
office will perform research to meet
the information and problem-solving
needs, identify and understand emerging
issues that require the department’s
attention and to advocate/integrate
the multi-disciplinary perspective
into the department’s identification,
analysis and resolution of environmental
issues.